Beginner Cooking Classes in San Jose
Professional chefs love teaching San Jose’s fledgling cooks! Everyone started somewhere, and even the best chefs are no different. Many chefs say beginner cooking classes are their favorites. They remember sharpening their first knife, tying their first aprons strings and needing guidance just like you do. You’ll love becoming a chef. There’s no better way to learn to cook than with a professional! Book today for a flavorful first foray into cooking! Try a class today.
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Holiday
Flavors of Thailand
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Thai cooking emphasises lightly prepared refreshing dishes with the balance of aromatics and spicy heat. Dive into the flavorful world of Thai cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Learn to create restaurant-quality dishes from a five-star professional chef in an engaging kitchen environment.
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Holiday
Holiday Baking Traditions Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Celebrate seasonal joy with freshly baked recipes. Get into the holiday spirit with this festive baking class in Palo Alto (The Bay Area). You’ll whip up chewy ginger molasses cookies, bake buttery Parker House rolls and craft a stunning pumpkin roulade filled with ginger-orange buttercream. Along the way, Chef...
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Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Thanksgiving
Handmade Soup and Technique Workshop
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Discover the ease and simplicity of making soup from scratch with Chef Elham. Soups are a fantastic addition to your culinary collection. In this cooking class with Chef Elham, you'll learn how to properly prepare ingredients and cook soup to perfection.
Begin with the basics of soup making: Learn how to plan ahead...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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Vegan Currito Bowl
$115
Cooking Class
$115
Learn to to craft mouth-watering Mexican and Indian favorites for a vegan feast that's sure to be a party. Explore bold, plant-based Mexican snd Indian fusion flavors in this vibrant hands-on cooking class. Join Chef Parsati and learn how to prepare a colorful menu infused with spices and global flair using all vegan...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Quintessential Chinese Cooking
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Learn how to prepare traditional Chinese dishes to elevate your cooking skills. Journey to Beijing to discover bold and rich flavors in this Northern Chinese cooking class. With over two decades of experience, Chef Wen will train you how to use authentic cooking techniques to create your favorite dishes and...
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Verified Chef
Chef Wen
Serving the San Jose area
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Authentic Chinese Fare
$119
Cooking Class
$119
Skip takeout and learn how to prepare unique and traditional Chinese meals. Experience authentic cuisine in this Chinese cooking class with Chef Wen. Discover how to pair traditional ingredients with savory flavors to create custom dishes that you'll want to prepare at home time and time again.
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Chef Wen
Serving the San Jose area
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Global Vegan Cuisine
$135
Cooking Class
$135
Chef Parsati showcases international spices and techniques to create a vibrant vegan menu. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Parsati teaches you how to create healthy, plant-based food enhanced with fragrant spices and flavorful dips and spreads. Draw inspiration from India and the Mediterranean to transform vegan...
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Chef Parsati
San Jose (Edenvale)
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Thanksgiving
Cozy Homemade Brunch
$109
Cooking Class
$109
Whip up watermelon salad, eggs Benedict and yogurt parfaits bursting with fresh flavors. This cooking class will show you the wonders of making a brunch menu ideal for any event or for satisfying hungry late risers. A passionate five-star chef will guide you in making a high-quality brunch at home with useful kitchen...
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Chef Elham
San Jose (Northside)
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The Art of Homemade Tamales
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Master the techniques to make pillowy soft tamales from a world-class chef. Learn the history and time-honored methods behind the tamale in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Karen. See and taste for yourself the versatility of masa as you craft savory and sweet tamales.
Begin by making the classic combo of...
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Best Beef Wellington - Date Night
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Create a gourmet meal that's both comforting and modern. Take your standard weekly beef roast up a notch with a stunning Wellington presentation. Guided by a chef instructor, you will become a master of this extravagant dish. From mixing and rolling out fresh puff pastry to practicing your knife skills and making a...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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Christmas
Signature Tastes of Asia
$129
Cooking Class
$129
Add new culinary skills to your repertoire with flavors of Asia in this interactive experience. Explore Asian dishes with Chef Karen in this cooking class where you'll learn how to craft classic recipes spanning across Southeast Asia that offer the opportunity to learn the techniques and history of each dish.
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Chef Karen
Serving the San Jose area
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Cozy Ravioli
$99
Cooking Class
$99
Craft two types of fall-inspired ravioli perfect for chilly weather. In this interactive cooking class, you’ll practice making pasta from scratch to transform into plump, flavorful ravioli finished with homemade sauces. With tips from the chef, you'll create pillowy ravioli stuffed with silky butternut squash coated...
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Verified Chef
Chef Andrea or Resident Chef
Palo Alto
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chef Will Be Wearing a Mask (Upon Request)
Requires Proof of Vaccine
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Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.